Worries about inflation and tariffs are weighing on Wall Street again after another report said U.S. households are getting more pessimistic about the economy. The S&P 500 sank 0.3% Tuesday

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Wall Street fell further from its record as worries worsen among U.S. consumers about inflation and tariffs. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday for its fourth straight drop after setting an all-time high last week.

US stocks sold off on Friday, marking the worst day of 2025 just two days after the S&P 500 hit a record high. Economic data releases raised concerns about a rebound in inflation. The Dow Jones has lost 1,

Asian shares are mixed, with Chinese markets gaining after Wall Street extended its losses on worries over inflation and tariffs. Hong Kong’s benchmark jumped 2.5%. On Tuesday, the S&P 500

The S&P 500 slipped Friday as investors reacted to the latest PCE report and continued drops from Nvidia stock.

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S&P 500 falls as factory orders decline, Nvidia drops 4.5%, and tariff fears rattle investors. Traders await key Fed signals on inflation and rate cuts.

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The US Bureau of Economic Analysis will release the January PCE Price Index at 7:00 PM today, a key inflation gauge that could influence Federal Reserve rate cut expectations. Stay tuned for live updates!

US stocks end mostly lower, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq down for a fourth straight day. Tariffs, Nvidia's results and inflation worry investors.